“The public’s trust is the basis for the activities of the prosecutors” Prime Minister Takaichi

At the House of Councilors Judicial Affairs Committee, Prime Minister Takaichi pointed out that the public prosecutor's office has lost credibility due to the fact that trials are being held where prosecutors are accused of crimes.In response, Prime Minister Takaichi acknowledged that the activities of the public prosecutor's office are based on public trust, and that it is important to strive to carry out appropriate investigations.